Monthly Archives: June 2010

All aboard the Sandwich Train!

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Jeff

Query: What’s a group of young, internet-savvy SCV food connoisseurs to do with themselves in a town that pines for a Cheesecake Factory above all else? Answer: Un-Think SCV and get the hell out of town on the Sandwich Train to Los … Continue reading →

Posted in SCV Good Eats, Transportation | 28 Comments

Catching that NIMBY Fever?

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Jeff

I suppose this is cosmic justice for me: I’ve often criticized the NIMBY neighborhood groups in the McBean area for their outspoken and hyperbolic reaction to the hospital’s expansion (along with the proposed Singing Hills MOB). Now look what’s being … Continue reading →

Posted in Development | 39 Comments

June 25, 2010 – Daily Brief

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Jeff

US Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Fish and Game release EIRs for Newhall Ranch project and find issues with waste disposal beyond 2020. 8000 acres of the development would be left as open space but the studies say the … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Brief | 8 Comments

2012 Election Predictions (No, Really!)

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Timothy Myers SR.

The blogs, local print media, and the Facebook pages of the 8% of local voters that despise and loath the incumbent City Council members are alive this past week with shock and dismay that the incumbent councilmembers (save one who … Continue reading →

Posted in Misc. | 33 Comments

Santa Clarita Van Winkle’s Choice

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Jeff

Something profound, life-changing and amazing happened to me Monday afternoon. It was a work day like any other, a lovely afternoon in June, and I was riding my bicycle from home back to work at the end of lunch, enjoying … Continue reading →

Posted in Misc. | 31 Comments

June 23, 2010 – Daily Brief

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Jeff

Frank Ferry’s election ordinance modification was passed on to a second reading at the City Council last night after much debate. Some residents were concerned that increasing the maximum amount that could be donated to a Council candidate to $1000 … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Brief | 31 Comments

What About Other HOA Swim Teams?

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Timothy Myers SR.

Bill Reynolds has weighed in once again over at the West Ranch Beacon http://westranchbeacon.com/blog/2010/06/guest-commentary-summit-community-a-bastion-of-personal-attacks/ on the Summit Seals swim team controversy.  For those that may not want to spend the time reading this because you feel you may not be long … Continue reading →

Posted in Misc. | 245 Comments

Gulf Oil Spill thoughts

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Jeff

I find myself giving serious thought to something Sarah Palin has said for the first time in my life as my anger over the oil spill in the Gulf turns to despair: Wouldn’t it be nice if Mrs. Drill, Baby … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment | 44 Comments

June 21, 2010 – Daily Brief *

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Jeff

Councilmember Frank Ferry is behind the item on tomorrow’s City Council Agenda that would increase to $1000 the amount individuals could donate to council candidates. The item also would remove the anonymity offered to people who donate less than $100 … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Brief | 24 Comments

Corporate Welfare: Is Santa Clarita’s stance sustainable?

Posted on June 20, 2010 by Venturan

The Business section of today’s LA Times contains a damning column by Michael Hiltzik on our perennial state budget deficit: I believe we can all agree on the root cause of the state’s $20-billion budget gap. It’s welfare: all those millions … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy, Opinion | 3 Comments